Director, Planning & Logistics
Griffith Foods
ERP
Senior Manager, Global Planning and Logistics
Griffith Foods
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alsip • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Develop and maintain global planning and logistics policies and procedures.
- Provide analytical support for demand planning, S&OP processes, production scheduling, procurement, and capacity planning/utilization.
- Leverage models and tools to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
- Evaluate and validate global requirements for potential contract manufacturers and external warehouses.
- Support contract renewals and onboarding processes to ensure alignment with operational needs.
- Serve as global champion and facilitator and implementation support of key technologies such as Blue Yonder (demand planning/scheduling), Dynamics 365 ERP, and S&OP systems to improve process consistency and performance.
- Identify and develop GPS/Lean opportunities in warehousing, transportation, and planning/scheduling to enhance global supply chain efficiency.
- Maintain centralized reporting and data for planning, logistics, and warehousing globally by partnering with information management to build/maintain models used for analytics.
- Support the Global Sustainability initiative by tracking sustainability related metrics, identifying improvement areas, and collaborating with 3rd-party logistics providers and regional teams to implement sustainable transportation practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related.
- 5-8 years’ experience in Global Planning/Logistics function with emphasis on Global Supply Chain process and tools, negotiation skills, building of collaborative relationships and team building capabilities.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret operational data, develop models, and track key performance metrics.
- Proficiency in English to communicate effectively with global teams.
- Must be able to travel internationally up to 15%.
- What will set you apart: Master’s Degree in Operations or Supply Chain Management or an MBA.
- Supply Chain certifications (e.g., APICS or ISM certification such as CSCP, CPIM, and or CPSM) are desirable.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or equivalent.
- Experience with Blue Yonder Demand Planning and Scheduling system or equivalent.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, with a target of 12%. This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
demand planningS&OP processesproduction schedulingprocurementcapacity planninganalytical supportcost-saving opportunitiescontinuous improvementdata analysisperformance metrics
Soft skills
negotiation skillscollaborative relationshipsteam buildinganalytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeAPICS certificationISM certificationCSCPCPIMCPSMLean Six Sigma Green Belt
